Ground fault circuit interrupters, or GFCIs, can cut power to the entire outlet in certain circumstances. They are most often in locations like hallways, bedrooms, and kitchens.
GFCIs monitor the level of electricity traveling through a circuit. If too much power comes through, the GFCI shuts the circuit off. They are designed to respond to quick, high-voltage surges. Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters, inversely, respond to sustained, low-voltage surges.
GFCIs are often placed in kitchens and bathrooms. These are places with lots of water. An electrical surge may occur if water comes into contact with an outlet.
Therefore, these outlets are critical. GFCIs can prevent fatal electrical shocks and dangerous electrical fires.
This is why it is vital to have fully-functional GFCI outlets.
However, they are not perfect and can sometimes stop working. There are several reasons why this might happen. Here at Mister Sparky Electrician NWA, we’ve identified a few ways your GFCI can stop working and some remedies that may get it back in working order. … Continue reading
Outdoor house lights are a great way to make your home more aesthetically pleasing. You can use outdoor house lights to illuminate walkways. You could also use them in your backyard for events or make them motion-detectable for safety purposes. Outdoor house lights come in many unique styles. From string lights to motion detection to wide-range lamps and ground-level path lights, you can find a set of outdoor house lights for any situation. But is it good to leave outdoor house lights on at night? Should you leave them on all the time? Here at Mister Sparky Electrician NWA, we’ve found answers to some of your most pressing questions about outdoor lighting. … Continue reading
How to Teach Your Kids About Electrical Safety in Springdale
It’s May. The weather is warming up. The school year is ending. And kids are going to be home much longer than usual.
For a parent, it’s great to have your kids back for the summer. But this time can present some hazards for your little ones, and that is why electrical safety for kids is so important. May is also National Electrical Safety Month. Here at Mister Sparky, we understand how to operate and be near electrical outlets and breakers safely. But how about your kids? Unless they’re an electrician prodigy (in which case, we might have a job for them), they can’t tell the difference between an exposed wire and a spaghetti noodle. We’ve identified a few tips for parents to keep their children safe from electricity hazards this summer. … Continue reading
If you are looking for ways to save money on your electric bill, we got you covered. Nothing eats into your budget quite like a hefty electric bill. However, your electric bill is the easiest utility to save on! Here at Mister Sparky NWA, we’ve identified some key methods you can use to save money on your electric bill in Springdale, AR, this year. … Continue reading
